The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-07

He Has Not Changed His Mind About the
Knights-Dr. McGlynn's Case.

He Has Not Changed His Mind About the
Knights-Dr. McGlynns Case.
New York World.
Cardinal Taschereau," said the Worlds in
formant, has not changed his mind in the
least in regard to the Knights of Labor 1t
the Americans should allow themselves to be
under the power of a body of men mostly with
out education and without any system of organ
ization The position of the Knights of Labor
in Canada is the same as here; if anything,
they are more powerful in the United States.
The Cardinal has condemned them because they
interfere with Order-wth society. They have
been the cause of depression in trade in this
country, ordering numerous strikes, and are
the apostles of disorder. The consistory in
Rome only lasted q few hours Cardinal Glib
bonss appeal for the Knights of Labor was
listened to in silence by the members of the
consistory AS rule but few knew exactly
what the Knights of Labor really were. A year
and half they were condemned by his
Holiness in Canada. They at once promised to
conform to the laws of the Catholic Church-to
drop their secret pass words, their Masonic ma
chinery and many other Objectionable features.
From Cardinal Gibbonss app cal In Rome, 1t was
understood by the consstory that this had been
done. Consequently, Cardinal Gibbonss state
ments were received with favor But the
Knights of Labor have not been approved by
the Catholic Church. They are simply on trial,
as it were. sabject to approval. But let gen.
eral strike be ordered and the quasi approval
will be at once withdrawn.
Cardinal Taschereau is assured that this or
der has not been approved by the church, and
never will be approved. It will remain con.
demned in Canada, and it is ridiculous to sup
pose that the same order could be condemned in
one part of the country and blessed and granted
privileges in another. Cardinal Taschereau is
determined that the Knights Of Labor shall not
receive the appreciation of the church, and has
received the strongest assurances that such will
never be the case He considers the order a
species of Freemasonry, in direct opposition
with the spirit of the church-an order that has
no bead, composed of illiterate men who would
plunge the country. If needs be, into anarchy.
AT first the Freemasons, who were established
by a religious order in the church, aourished
under the protection of numerous priests and
bishops But there came a time when the
strong arm of Rome feled it to the ground with
a single blow, so far its Catholic men bership
Knights of Labor The Cardinal is authorized
by Rome to continue the condemnation of the
church as to this body or men.
Cardinal Mannlnes letter made little or no
impression on Cardinal Taschereau. He did not
regard it for moment document in favor
OF the Knights of Labor In fact, there Ia not a
word in that letter which refers to the Knights
of Labor. He speaks of the rights of labor and
his being enrolled in the knighthood of that
order, but does not refer to the American So
ciaty of the Knights of Labor. In fact.
Notwithstanding sensational reports, Cardinal
Gibbons's appeal at Rome produced
little erect Cardinal IaScherean is delighted
with his reception at Rome. His private secre-
tary. Father Maros, was created monsignor
This makes the sixth monsignor in his Emil
nences household AS to the case of DR.. Nc
Glynn, there is possibility Of that priest ever
being reinstated until he makes the proper sub
mission. The Cardinal has condemned DR.. Nc
Glynns theories ridiculous and is scandalized
at his contumacy. Personally Cardinal Tasche-
reau admires DR.. McGlynn greatly. About two
years ago he met him in Quebec. DR.. McGlvnn
had visited there with the Papal nuncio. Still,
he thinks that DIR. McGlynn is making terrible
mistake. He does not think there is any sym
patty for him in Rome at all. Rev. DR.. Nc
Glynn is the deluded victim Of preposterous
theory. The cant about Dr. McGlynn's charity
is exaggerated. There are many poor, struggling
priests who are as charitable and as good as he,
but they have not the same desire for notoriety.
DR.. Curran has submitted. He is all right.
Dr.. McGlynn has never been able to explain or
locate his theories He seems to believe simply
that George is great man, and McGlynn is his
prophet-a martyr prophet. The Cardinal has
the highest esteem for Archbishop Corrigan.
Archbishop Corrigan intends to maintain disci
pline and he will do it. In his work he has the
full sanction of Rome. The late honors conferred
upon him show in what estimation he is held
there. Cardinal Taschereau has no sympathy
with Dr.. McGlynn ana his theories.